SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 121
In Memory
of
Pedro Alfaro
WHEREAS, Residents of Baytown lost a beloved civic leader
with the passing of former mayor Pedro Cuellar Alfaro on
December 11, 2023, at the age of 83; and
WHEREAS, The son of Felipe and Victoriana Alfaro, Pedro
"Pete" Alfaro was born on August 10, 1940; after graduating from
The University of Texas at Austin, he was hired as an electrical
engineer by ExxonMobil, where he was employed for more than three
decades; he shared a fulfilling 61-year marriage with his wife,
Guadalupe, and they were blessed with four children, Debi, who
preceded him in death, Priscilla, Sandra, and Paul; offering
unconditional support, he attended their activities whenever
possible as they grew up and encouraged their friends as well; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Alfaro was elected as Baytown's first Hispanic
mayor in 1989, and over the next 11 years, he worked tirelessly
for the betterment of his community; his vision, determination,
and positive relationships with state officials were
instrumental in the completion of the Fred Hartman Bridge over
the Houston Ship Channel, and he advocated powerfully for
improving other infrastructure; he was a mentor to innumerable
people while in office and served in many other leadership roles,
including member of the board of San Jacinto Hospital, chair of
the board of regents of Lee College, and president of the Rotary
Club of Baytown; in addition, he provided his expertise to Bay
Area Homeless Services; during 27 years on the board of Houston
Methodist Baytown, he chaired the Patient and Family Advisory
Council; the hospital named its Lupe and Pete Alfaro Clinical
Education and Training Facility in honor of him and his wife, and
among other accolades, he was named 2004 Baytown Sun Citizen of
the Year; and
WHEREAS, Pete Alfaro made a lasting, positive difference
in his community, and those he left behind will forever treasure
their memories of his warmth, kindness, and wonderful sense of
humor; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Pedro Cuellar Alfaro
and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his
wife, Guadalupe Alfaro; to his children, Dr. Priscilla Alfaro,
Sandra Rodriguez and her husband, Manny, and Paul Alfaro and his
wife, Amanda; to his grandchildren, Christopher, Marissa, Austin,
Alexis, Mikaela, Emily, Nicholas, and Kelsey; and to his many other
relatives and host of friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Pete Alfaro.
Middleton
Alvarado Hagenbuch Menéndez Alvarado Hagenbuch Menéndez
Alvarado Hagenbuch Menéndez
Bettencourt Hall Miles Bettencourt Hall Miles
Bettencourt Hall Miles
Birdwell Hancock Nichols Birdwell Hancock Nichols
Birdwell Hancock Nichols
Blanco Hinojosa of Hidalgo Parker Blanco Hinojosa of Hidalgo Parker
Blanco Hinojosa of Hidalgo Parker
Campbell Hinojosa of Nueces Paxton Campbell Hinojosa of Nueces Paxton
Campbell Hinojosa of Nueces Paxton
Cook Huffman Perry Cook Huffman Perry
Cook Huffman Perry
Creighton Hughes Schwertner Creighton Hughes Schwertner
Creighton Hughes Schwertner
Eckhardt Johnson Sparks Eckhardt Johnson Sparks
Eckhardt Johnson Sparks
Flores King West Flores King West
Flores King West
Gutierrez Kolkhorst Zaffirini Gutierrez Kolkhorst Zaffirini
Gutierrez Kolkhorst Zaffirini
Patrick, President of the Senate
________________________________
President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 20, 2025,
by a rising vote.
________________________________
Secretary of the Senate
________________________________
Member, Texas Senate
Alvarado Hagenbuch Menéndez
Bettencourt Hall Miles
Birdwell Hancock Nichols
Blanco Hinojosa of Hidalgo Parker
Campbell Hinojosa of Nueces Paxton
Cook Huffman Perry
Creighton Hughes Schwertner
Eckhardt Johnson Sparks
Flores King West
Gutierrez Kolkhorst Zaffirini